NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte praised Germany's role in the transatlantic partnership during a meeting with Chancellor Friedrich Merz, who emphasized Europe's need for greater security independence from the US. Geopolitical expert John Lough warned of Russia's ongoing psychological warfare against Europe and highlighted the importance of European defense investment. The article discusses the potential for a NATO attack by Russia, the US's alignment with Russian interests, and Germany's reinvestment in its military capabilities, while also addressing security gaps in the Baltic states.